Orestes of Macedon

Orestes of Macedon

Orestes of Macedon (Greek: Ὀρέστης ὁ Μακεδών) was son of Archelaus and successor king of his murdered father. He reigned between 399-396 BC along with his guardian Aeropus II.

References

  • History of the Macedonians Page 43 By Edward Farr 1850
Preceded by
Craterus
King of Macedon
399 BC–393 BC
Succeeded by
Archelaus II



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